Staff Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance Team. This position reports directly to the Site Controller at our plant in Chittenango, New York. The position plays a key role within the finance function of the organization. It will provide an opportunity for growth so the individual will be ready to assume an assistant controllership role within a five-year period.
The position requires the candidate to have a minimum of four to five years of combined experience, in both general ledger and cost accounting and in a manufacturing setting. A strong understanding of the manufacturing business cycles and controls is required. Having any public accounting experience is also a plus. The role will require the individual to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong analytical and organizational skills.
WHAT WE OFFER - Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
- Comprehensive Benefit Plans
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
- 401k with Company Match
- Emphasis on Employee Engagement
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for Advancement
Major Responsibilities - Work directly with the site controller to assist in various requests from both the local operations and corporate finance teams (e.g., ad hoc analysis, special reporting, training).
- Assist and work with the financial accounting shared services team in the month-end closing process.
- Prepare and update the site's weekly cash forecasts (e.g., receipts and disbursements).
- Monitor weekly the accounts receivable aging and lead weekly meetings with the both the local customer service and financial shared services teams to coordinate collections.
- Prepare various daily/weekly reconciliations (e.g., sales, cash). Review month-end balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the financial accounting shared services team.
- Participate and help to organize the annual physical inventory and other cycle count programs.
- Assist in preparing for the annual standard cost update, including new product costings, and ensure proper inventory valuation.
- Assist in managing the site's annual external audit including review/preparation of audit material, coordinating site visits with external auditors, and responding to external auditor inquiries.
- Ensures the company's financial and accounting policies are understood and consistently applied.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; operations experience a plus.
- 3-4 years of direct experience leading accounting practices in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace, must have in-depth understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing costing methodologies.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP, FASB standards and internal control processes and procedures.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic and tactical financial plans, and developing, implementing and analyzing key indicators of plan achievement.
- Ability to multi-task and manage often conflicting priorities effectively displaying strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft tools and experience with ERP Systems (Oracle/SAP background is preferred)
- Outstanding PC skills and ability to quickly analyze rapidly changing circumstances and provide sound financial advice.
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. This is a non-management position This is a full time position Pay Range: 80,000-110,000
